Our Services
SDA / SIL HousingOur Specialist Disability Accomodation (SDA) & Supported Independent Living (SIL) services for registered housing caters for people assessed as requiring High Physical Support, Fully Accessible, Improved Liveability.
Our team brings a wealth of experience and skills to all areas of building and managing SDA housing. If you have very high support needs, you may need special accommodation to help you live comfortably and independently.
Where Safety Meets Comfort: Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Tailored to Your Needs
Are you an NDIS participant facing limitations in addressing daily living tasks, achieving independence, feeling isolated, and lacking community engagement? Do you yearn for a nurturing, home-like space, supported by caring professionals who assist you in your everyday life? If so, embracing supported independent living (SIL) is a meaningful and worthwhile choice.
BVC Support is a registered NDIS service provider that offers a variety of NDIS services, including supported independent living. We are dedicated care providers that empower individuals living with disabilities on their journey towards independence by improving their life skills and helping them live their lives with much more comfort and dignity than before.
What is included in supported independent living NDIS
Having SIL in your NDIS plan allows you to obtain around-the-clock support and care for the following
- Help with managing the money and budgeting
- Assistance in cooking and cleaning
- Helping people with disabilities improve their social skills
- Helping them with personal care
- Help them with travelling and attending appointments.
- Provide personal care, like showering and dressing them up.
- Assistance with daily life skill learning
If you are looking for any specific support type that needs to be addressed as part of SIL, please bring it to our care providers attention.
In what areas do we provide supported independent living?
We exclusively provide supported independent living in Melbourne and its following suburbs.
- Supported independent living in Stonnington
- Supported independent living- SIL in Port Philip
- Supported independent living SIL in Whitehorse
If you are looking for SDA in Whitehorse or any part of Melbourne, please let us know so we can assist you promptly.
Advantage of SIL
Supported independent living NDIS program leave individuals with many benefits, from offering maximum independence to developing their personal growth.
- Independence and Autonomy: SIL enables participants to live more independently and make choices about their daily living activities, personal routines, and lifestyle. It promotes self-determination and empowers individuals to take control of their lives.
- SDA NDIS: SDA, which is part of SIL, allows eligible NDIS participants to access accommodation facilities. You can access BVC Support’s SDA in Melbourne, which is fully backed and supported by all necessities for individuals to transform them into more independent ones.
- Skill Development: Supported independent living allows individuals to develop essential life skills like cooking, budgeting, personal hygiene, and transportation to make them more independent than ever.
- Enhanced Quality of Life: By receiving the necessary support to address daily living challenges, participants experience an improved quality of life. SIL enables individuals to live with dignity, purpose, and a sense of belonging, maximising their potential and overall well-being.
Signs that show you need SIL
- You find it challenging to manage daily living tasks independently, including personal care.
- You feel socially isolated or have limited opportunities for social interaction and community engagement.
- You have a desire to live more independently, make your own decisions, and have control over your daily routines.
- You have safety concerns related to your living situation, such as inaccessible or unsafe accommodation.
- You are currently residing in a residential care facility, group home,and wish to transition to a more independent living arrangement.
If you find yourself in the aforementioned situations, then you are the right person to choose SIL.
Why should you choose us over others?
Person-Centered Approach:
SIL providers prioritise providing a person-centred approach by taking on board all their unique needs, goals, and aspirations.
Safety and Well-Being:
We prioritise safety and make sure a safe living environment exists for participants as long as they are in speciality disability accommodation.
Flexibility and Choice:
SIL allows participants the flexibility to choose their living arrangements, such as shared accommodation or living independently.
24/7:
We provide around-the-clock support and care and promptly respond during emergency situations.
BVC Support
Are you ready to experience the difference with BVC Support’s Supported Independent Living (SIL) Services? Contact us today to learn more about our SIL services and embark on a transformative journey towards a brighter future.
BVC Corners
Support experiences for children with Autism, ADHD and ADD
BVC Corners provides safe, structured and supportive outdoor experiences for children and teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ADD and other developmental support needs.A safe outdoor space to explore, grow and connect
BVC Corners uses nature, movement, play, creativity and structured support to help children build confidence, emotional regulation, communication, social participation and independence. It is not a centre-based program. Instead, BVC Corners is designed around safe and meaningful outdoor experiences where children can participate, explore and feel supported in natural and community-based environments.Who We Support
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Support with communication, routines, transitions, sensory needs, emotional regulation, confidence and social participation.ADHD
Support for children who benefit from movement, structure, positive redirection, attention support, social guidance and energy regulation.ADD
Support for children who may experience difficulty with focus, motivation, task initiation, confidence, organisation or emotional overwhelm.Developmental Support Needs
Support with daily routines, independence, communication, social interaction and community participation.Why Outdoor Experiences?
Outdoor environments can help children feel more relaxed, engaged and confident. For many children with Autism, ADHD or ADD, outdoor spaces provide opportunities to move, explore, reset and participate in ways that may feel more natural.Movement & Regulation
Outdoor movement helps children release energy, improve focus and practise calming strategies.Sensory Exploration
Nature-based activities allow children to explore textures, sounds, movement and space in a supported way.Social Participation
Children can practise sharing, turn-taking, teamwork and communication in supported settings.Confidence & Independence
Outdoor activities encourage children to try new things, make choices and build everyday confidence.Our Outdoor Experience Areas
Calm Corner
A quiet outdoor space where children can pause, reset, breathe and feel supported when they need a break.Movement Corner
Walking, games, stretching, obstacle-style activities and movement-based play to support energy regulation and focus.Creative Corner
Outdoor art, nature craft, music, storytelling and creative expression to support confidence and communication.Social Corner
Small-group activities that support sharing, turn-taking, teamwork, communication and friendship-building.Nature Corner
Gardening, nature walks, plant care and outdoor discovery activities that encourage curiosity and calm engagement.Life Skills Corner
Practical activities that support routines, following instructions, independence, decision-making and confidence.What Children Can Experience
Activities are adapted to each child’s age, interests, abilities, sensory preferences and support goals.- Outdoor sensory play
- Gardening and plant care
- Nature walks
- Movement games
- Calm breathing and grounding activities
- Outdoor art and craft
- Music and rhythm activities
- Storytelling and imaginative play
- Small-group social activities
- Confidence-building challenges
- Daily living and independence activities
- Supported community participation
Our Support Approach
Every child is supported with patience, respect and understanding. We focus on the child’s strengths, interests and individual needs.- Person-centred support
- Predictable routines
- Visual and verbal guidance
- Gentle encouragement
- Sensory-aware activities
- Family and carer collaboration
Safety and Supervision
Because BVC Corners is outdoor-based, safety is always a priority.- Appropriate supervision
- Safe outdoor activity planning
- Weather conditions
- Hydration and sun protection
- Sensory needs
- Risk assessment
Supporting NDIS Goals
BVC Corners may support NDIS goals related to social and community participation, daily living skills, emotional regulation, communication, independence, confidence-building, capacity building and personal wellbeing. Families can contact BVC Support to discuss whether BVC Corners may be suitable for their child’s plan, goals and support needs.Give your child a safe outdoor space to grow
BVC Corners gives children the opportunity to move, explore, connect and build confidence through safe and supportive outdoor experiences.
Engaging NDIS participants facing Additional Challenges
We support communities from Culturally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds to access the NDIS and supports.
